Votive relief of self-crowning athlete. Found near the Temple of Athena in Sounion, Attica. Circa 460 BCE.

Votive relief. Pentelic marble. Found in Sounion, near the Temple of Athena. It depicts an athlete placing a crown on his head, and was probably dedicated by a victor in local games. His wreath was made of metal and fitted to the drilled holes that are visible around the head. ca. 460 BCE.
Exhibited at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, Greece.

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Art Athens Attica Classical Marble National Archaeological Museum Original Photo Relief Sounion Temple of Athena